Lessons From Leaders Series Makes Successful Debut

What started as a fleeting mention in a conversation with Asanka Moehring last spring evolved and blossomed into a wonderful kickoff to what hopefully will become a sustainable, impactful development program for Westwood students. The Lessons From Leader Series, presented by Dedham Savings, united an incredible team of professionals, each dedicating time and energy to share their expertise and experiences with students who were interested in learning more about their specific fields.

The feedback from those who attended the series of three in-person events was remarkable, with many reporting back to their parents and teachers how beneficial the experience was to their development – not only from an information standpoint, but also in how it helped them learn how to network in a low-stakes environment.

Each night, students were treated to a keynote address from a local professional. Dr. Peter Kevorkian from Westwood Family Chiropractic, Ariel Dangelo from Nightingale Wealth Solutions and Mike DiSarro from Neroli Mercato & Ristorante each spoke to the assembled students and professionals, offering unique and tangible advice to our future leaders.

After the addresses each night, students were free to visit with whichever professionals interested them, asking questions about their professions and the paths they followed to get to where they are. The interaction was organic and inspiring, both adults and students benefiting from the one-on-one communication.

Our efforts don’t end here. We have created a unique Digital Directory Page for each participating professional at lfleaders.com. Students can search the directory and find more useful information and advice pertaining to careers that may interest them.

We offer sincere thanks to Amy Davenport, Aishleen Marcus and Caroline Higgins at Westwood High School, along with the professionals who made the launch of this initiative so successful. We look forward to improving and building the program moving forward and further serving the community in a powerful way. Please consider supporting and joining us.